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    Ashoka

    4.5 (50 reviews)
    ModerateIndian, Fast Food
    Open 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Loud
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Carolyn M.

    We've been here three times now (I swear, I thought I'd reviewed before now), each time with an Itison deal which consisted of a three course meal for two for 8 quid. To be honest, for that deal, we'll keep coming back again and again. Ashoka recently had an upgrade of it's interior, so it's now bright and inviting. Before it was a little drab and dark, so it's nice to enjoy a meal in cozy surroundings. My guy and I stopped in for a meal here just as we were heading out of town and it was a nice start to our weekend away. With this deal, we were able to choose off of their lunch menu, which has a good amount of options to choose from. Also, Ashoka seat the itison diners at 12, 2 and 4pm and every time we've been, they've been absolutely slammed. It's such a great deal. This time around, I went for something different. I usually always order the veg samosas, the chickpea and lentil dal and the ice cream, but this time, I went for the spicy chicken wings (which set my mouth on fire), the spinach and onion curry with lamb and ice cream. My guy went for the spicy mushrooms, the garlic chili chicken and the ice cream. Our meals also came with rice and the most delicious naan bread you will ever have. The waitstaff have been the same since we started coming here and very nice to boot. the service the first time we came was a bit slow, but this time, we were sat right away and our meals came out pretty quickly. It was a great experience. What's also great, is that we both ordered diet pepsis, which I'm usually weary of when it's coming from the tap at the bar because it's usually quite flat, but their bar pepsi is great and fizzy, which I love. This is a great wee place down the start of Ashton Lane as we love this deal we've scored and hopefully will continue to score as long as they keep posting it.

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    Andrew C.

    This restaurant is a long established fixture on Ashton Lane. While smaller than other the Ashokas, it upholds Sanjay Majhu's tradition of decent food at reasonable prices. Despite the size, I have never had a problem getting a table or found the service slow even during busy times. Book ahead if you want to be sure of getting a table.. If you try to grab a quick post-pub Indian on a Saturday night after walking out of Jintys you may have to wait. Don't be upset, since there are several really good Indian takeaways on Byres Road.

    Ahh...delicous food!
    Tim F.

    Located right near the Hillhead subway entrance and close to tourists staying at the Grosvenor Hilton, this gem of a restaurant is hidden down an alleyway. However, it is worth the hunt as the food here is absolutely terrific. The restaurant was crowded, (always a good sign) and although we did not have reservations, the manager kindly managed to find us a booth. Reservations are advisable. Definitely try the chicken tikka masala----yummo! The portions are very generous, the price is right and the food is excellent. What else could you ask for?

    Esther F.

    The food was fantastic, same as the fast service and great price. You can have lunch for 5,95£ and you can have a menu like in my pic with a nibble a main dish and the sauces. It was super tasty, definatelly I will go back!

    Paul C.

    On account of its plain, instantly-satisfying yet ultimately forgettable fare, this chain was once regarded as the McDonald's of Glasgow curry houses. Generally consumed when all others avenues had been exhausted, dining with the Ashoka was more about quantity rather than quality. Remarkably, however, just as the city took its curry scene to the next level, something changed with Charan Gil's Ashton Lane restaurant. Suddenly the staff got slicker, more knowledgeable and charismatic, remembering your name each time you returned and offering educated opinions on meal choices; the ambiance changed from that of a last resort to being genuinely suitable for all occasions, from informal nights out to graduations; and most importantly the menu improved beyond belief, offering a wider variety of far tastier Indian dishes as opposed to the same old tired and predictable fare. Having looked a lost cause, in the past four years the Ashoka has come roaring back to stake a genuine claim for its old curry king crown. Competition is fierce, but in terms of value for money, quality of food and atmosphere, this place is back to its best and may even have the edge over its rivals thanks to its truly wonderful fish pakora. I'm lovin' it.

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    18 years ago

    The original and still amongst the best curry shops in Glasgow - pay a visit and do try the South Indian Garlic Chillie!

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    16 years ago

    Always busy and a must visit place.

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    14 years ago

    Brilliant place to eat, cheap and great value for money, atmosphere is always good and close to pubs for drinks afterwards

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    Review Highlights - Ashoka

    Pros: - The dinner special that runs Monday through Thursday--offering an appetizer, rice or naan, and a curry for £9.

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    McDonald's

    McDonald's

    2.8(12 reviews)
    1.0 miFinnieston, West End
    £

    Very dry chicken sandwich. The lettuce was hardly in there. Side salad was decent. And the sandwich…read morewas very salty.

    For me, visiting a McDonald's is never exactly a proud moment. It usually means I'm a) drunk, b)…read morehungover or c) suffering a momentary lapse of self control and ruining my most recent attempts to be healthy. We've all been there, I'm sure. Thing is, McDonald's actually is good for those things and if that's what you're after then there's no shame in that. This branch is especially handy in that it's open 24 hours. It also has a drive-thru attached, although I've never used that facility so I can't properly comment on it. In spite of being a small, drive-thru branch they still do all of the major offers (so if you get one of those vouchers for a big mac and fries for £1.99 then go ahead, they'll accept it) and they do all the standard UK menu items, including the specials as they come and go. Food-wise it's the same as any other McDonald's. They can alter your items if you have any particular requirements and they almost always have a few Big Macs and McChicken Sandwiches ready to go as you walk in. If not, they're still pretty quick. Less popular items, such as specials, salads and deli sandwiches take a bit longer, but I'm pretty sure that's true everywhere. You can expect really long queues around dinner time and long-ish queues at lunch time over the weekends. I've only ever once failed to get a seat, though. Plus, the staff are quick enough and clearing the queue and if there's a wait for fries (or if you've ordered something less popular) they'll tell you to go take a seat and will bring it to you when it's ready. The toilets are kept pretty clean and the staff do a decent job of clearing the tables whenever they get chance. The WiFi is free too, so I could even imagine people working here during quieter hours. One very important thing though - don't get the coffee. It's the worst I've ever tasted. Just don't.

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    McDonald's - Free coffee!

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    Little Italy

    Little Italy

    4.0(61 reviews)
    0.1 miByres Road, West End
    £

    The best pizza place in the West End? It's a difficult choice to make but there's a good chance…read morethat it's Little Italy. I'm sure most people would at least put it in their top 3. It's not an enormous restaurant. A large bar/service area takes up a lot of space, as does the pizza oven at the back and as suck the seats are kind of arranged all the way around the edges. Somehow though, whenever I've wanted to sit in, they have managed to find a space for me. They do pizza and pasta mostly, with a few other Italian favourites. The coffee is really good and the cake is the ideal thing to bring as a surprise in a take away box to a friend who needs cheering up. Trust me, it never fails. The pizza comes as slices (really squares) or three other standard sizes, starting at 10 inch and is cheese and tomato by default. There isn't really a menu of standard toppings like, for example, mushroom and proscuitto, red pepper and goats cheese, Hawaiian, Four Seasons, etc. Rather, they just have all imaginable toppings and you tell them which ones you'd like. This way you pay for the toppings you want based on the size of pizza you order, and every pizza is, in that sense, personalised. Once you've placed your order you're given a buzzer (regardless of whether you're sitting in or taking out) and when it goes off you head over to that pizza oven and the chef will hand it to you with or without freshly ground black pepper, according to your preference. The pizza is always good too. Always. The base is great and the toppings are reliably fresh and delicious. Sadly, the days are gone when a snapfax and £4 could get you a pizza and a can of soda but their still very fairly priced for the quality you can expect.

    Feel Italian for the Day…read more Italian staff, Italian coffee, Italian pizza, Italian radio, Costco pastries? :-) But let's get serious here. This vibrant little shop is the Italian espresso bar personified. The coffee is perfect for your morning cappuccino, the focaccia's perfect for a quick lunch and the pizza's perfect for your tea (or since we're in The West End should I say dinner?) Tiramisu? That's another story. It's not always on offer, but when it is - I'M THERE! Word of note though - just stay away from the sugar bowls. I've seen licked spoons go where they ought not to. Luckily I don't take the white stuff :-)

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    NY Slice

    NY Slice

    4.2(5 reviews)
    1.3 miSauchiehall Street, City Centre

    My boyfriend and I found this page on Instagram during lockdown and wanted to sample a few of the…read morethings on the menu! We got a Pepperoni slice, a Meatpacker slice, and a Buffalo Chicken slice. We also got Garlic Knots with meat sauce, and Buffalo wings. The whole place was very clean, and felt very safe as our first visit to a sit down restaurant since the lockdown has been lifted. Only thing we would say is that one of the slices we got, had been sitting in the display for a while and the cheese was cold , which was not as nice compared to the other two slices we got which were freshly made. Overall , great food, affordable prices , quick service, and clean environment ! We'll be back soon!

    One of the better pizzas I have had in Scotland. They offer pizza by the slice which is unusual to…read morefind in the UK. Tried the cheese which was tasty. Maybe not exactly as good as some of the pizzas I have had in NY but definitely worth the £2.60 it cost. Could do with a bit more cheese. Also had a double pepperoni, which was freshly made and tasty. The base is a bit crispy and no flop on the end but again a good pizza all round. I was going to have the wings but they are baked rather than fried so a no go for me. I'll go back again. Decor is nice and staff are very friendly and the place was spotlessly clean which is always a good sign.

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    NY Slice - Sauchiehall Street

    NY Slice - Moving to a new location, opening soon

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    Moving to a new location, opening soon

    Pommes Frites - Interior

    Pommes Frites

    3.3(29 reviews)
    1.1 miCharing Cross, City Centre
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    I was pretttttty damn excited to get my jaws around some Pomme Frites, and made a visit on Sunday…read morenight. It was pretty quiet so we didn't have long to wait. Thanks to Leanne R's photo of the menu I'd already picked what I was going to have - garlic & parmesan seasoning with mango chutney sauce. As we had a bit of a drive home (maybe 20 minutes) I asked to have the sauce put in a wee tub which they happily did. Graeme also got a poke of fries and home we headed. I would say that the large portion is actually kind of small - a good serving for one person which is ok (although pricey at £2.75 for chips). We had lots of sauce in our wee tub so that was good. The chips themselves weren't very impressive and I'll admit I was really disappointed. The chips were a bit soft and pretty pale for chips that are meant to be twice cooked. When we'd ordered in the shop we only had to wait maybe two minutes so perhaps they weren't cooked fresh. They are pretty chunky for frites. The mayo was ok - I wouldn't say I could overly detect the mango chutney flavour though. Sadly, these didn't live up to expections. I've had some amazing Belgian fries and these didn't make the cut. I would definitely go back as I'm not sure if it was just new-opening issues but I will be a bit less excited next time.

    I'm actually really a fan of this place, although I don't get to go very often. The chips are a bit…read moreon the expensive side and the sauces are more expensive than I remember, but it's a really unique experience. There are chippies around the city but they mostly have all of the same chips and with the same sides. If nothing else, Pommes Frites is special. I've had garlic mayo, satay mayo, and other toppings I'd not be able to get elsewhere in Glasgow. The chips are honestly good. Maybe more on the expensive side than other places but I find it's worth it. I also like that they're open proper chippy hours and so I can get them after am otherwise busy night if I want to. That by itself makes me like it.

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    Pommes Frites - Lovely bar area.

    Lovely bar area.

    Pommes Frites - £1.60 per can

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    £1.60 per can

    Ashoka - indpak - Updated May 2026

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